Sparkly, Shiny Promises
A few years ago, I kept things lively with a special treat for the boys each day of spring break. One day, we visited the arcade with a handful of quarters for their glorious spending pleasure. Tuck spent his coins on experiences: virtual motorcycle rides and shooting...
“Don’t Use Her Name.”
My son witnessed an assault against a young woman in his P.E. Class. A situation of a young man wielding a hockey stick where it should never, ever go. The school administration handled it well, which is why I feel okay writing about it here. It doesn’t need to...
Balls, Strikes, and Courage
Just when I thought I knew my role as Baseball Mom, my boys changed their position on the field. They’re umpires now. Baseball officials. They make the calls for Little League Games – the littlest of the leagues. Little tiny doll-size players who are eye...
Creatures of Wonder
Creature of wonder, man-child of mine. You look like a puzzling and impossible blend of genetics, of his eyebrows and her nose, a mix of the boy who you have always been and the man you are becoming. You look like the preschooler who lined up his blueberries around...
A Brand New, Shiny and Sparkly Decade
Last year at this time, all I really wanted in the world was to turn Forty. You guys, I am here to tell you: dreams do come true. Forty is my new favorite thing. And I just knew it would be. I’ve given this some thought, and here’s the thing. Your...Tricia on Focus on the Family
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